▼ LITTLE RIVER Nonprofit gallery Dimensions Variable opens Clara Varas’ solo exhibition, “Between Mem- ory and Desire,” in its main gallery on Satur- day. The Miami-based artist’s work consists of site-specific painting installation and mixed-media assemblage; the new exhibi- tion, on view through January 10, 2023, was constructed with personal household items, clothing, found objects, and industrial mate- rials. Varas uses her work to explore personal history and identity, and how those factors relate to current and broader experiences of migration and diaspora. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at Dimensions Variable, 101 NW 79th St., Mi- ami; dimensionsvariable.net. Admission is free. JOSE D. DURAN LINKED IN ▼ SOUTH BEACH On Saturday, the National LGBTQ Task Force hosts its annual gala at the Miami Beach Con- vention Center. The event serves as a place for LGBTQ people and supporters to unite, honor heroes, and advance equality. The gala proceeds go towards the Task Force as well as other organizations dedicated to supporting South Florida’s LGBTQ community. After the gala, stick around for the after-party hosted by Athena Dion at 10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, at Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; the- taskforcegala.org. Tickets cost $50 to $450. ASH- LEY-ANNA ABOREDEN MAKING NOISE ▼ MIAMI Rüfüs Du Sol calls on Miami to “Surrender” for its stop at the FPL Solar Amphitheater on Sun- day. The Australian trio rose to fame in the dance-music realm with the release of its de- but album, Atlas, which peaked at number one in Australia. Initially known as Rüfüs, the band changed its name in 2018 once it began to per- form in the U.S. owing to a trademark conflict. The band’s best-known songs include “On My Knees,” “Innerbloom,” and “You Were Right.” 7:30 p.m. Friday, at FPL Solar Amphitheater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550. Tick- ets cost $49.50 to $1,004.25 via livenation.com. SOPHIA MEDINA RUF RIDERS Yoga just got a whole lot brighter. Inhale Mi- ami hosts Blacklight Yoga and Body Art on Monday, inviting you to stretch and unwind with neon paint, stickers, and glowsticks. The class tests the act of balance, challenging you to focus on feeling and not on how your pos- ture looks. Inhale uses this concept to focus not on what can be seen but on what shines. 7 p.m. Monday, at Inhale Miami, 6310 NE Sec- ond Ave., Miami; 786-600-3714; inhalemiami. com. Tickets cost $25. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 10/24 IN THE DARK ▼ LITTLE HAITI SUN 10/23 TUE 10/25 ALL THAT GLITTERS ▼ HOLLYWOOD ▼ DOWNTOWN The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) kicks off its season on Sunday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. MISO will open with Rodner Padilla’s “Concerto for Electric Bass and Orchestra,” an exciting blend of modern and traditional. Also on the bill: Karen LeFrak’s Piano Concerto and the classic Symphony No. 4 by Johannes Brahms. Lead- ing the orchestra will be conductor Eduardo Marturet. 6 p.m. Sunday, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org. Tickets cost $39 to $164. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN KEEP IT CLASSICAL ▼ DOWNTOWN MONKEY BUSINESS 12 12 Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s project Gorillaz stops at FTX Arena as part of its 2022 world tour. The band consists of virtual mem- bers 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. Throughout its history, Gorillaz has been known to perform in various ways, such as projecting the animated band members on stage to presenting a fully visible live band. The band has sold 27 million records world- wide and has been cited by Guinness World Records as the “Most Successful Virtual Band.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at FTX Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-777-1000; ftxarena. com. Tickets cost $60 to $140 via ticketmaster. com. SOPHIA MEDINA Rock band Greta Van Fleet brings its Dreams in Gold Tour to Hard Rock Live on Tuesday in support of its 2021 album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate. The South Florida stop comes toward the end of a tour that kicked off in March in the band’s home state of Michigan, where GVF formed in 2012 and rose to popu- larity thanks to a blend of modern and ‘70s classic rock. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954-797-5531; myhrl.com. Tickets cost $55 to $135 via ticket- master.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN Shots kicks off a week of Halloween celebra- tions on Wednesday, transforming into a spooky space dubbed Shots Slaughterhouse for six nights of haunting. Partygoers are urged to dress in their scariest attire to enjoy drink specials and sets by local DJs. Be sure to arrive early for the open bar, which runs from 8 to 10 p.m. 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday, at Shots, 311 NW 23rd St., Miami; 855-217-4687; shotsbar.com. 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